Legal Question in Family Law in California

Wifes' paralegal has taken my words out of context

I have a fool for a client, myself. Will talking with my soon to be ex-wifes paralegal, I requested some items. The paralegal has since added a declaration against what we had talked about. He has taken my words out of context and also has mis-stated me. We have a court date in the near future. Can I use an objection goes to the bias of the witness to get his declaration disqualified or is there a better way to do this?


Asked on 10/30/02, 2:39 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

E. Daniel Bors Jr. Attorney & Counselor At Law

Re: Wifes' paralegal has taken my words out of context

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NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

It is possible to have all or part of a declaration excluded from evidence based upon various objections thereto under the Evidence Code. However, as you implied in your statement of the question there is a better way to do this. Contact an experienced Family Law attorney for specific advise and possible representation on your behalf.

Thanks for sharing your interesting inquiry with us on LawGuru, and good luck with your case.

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Answered on 10/30/02, 3:25 pm
PATRICK MCCRARY PATRICK MCCRARY

Re: Wifes' paralegal has taken my words out of context

The better objection is that the discussion was part of negotiations, which cannot be used as evidence. I would suggest that if you have a hearing upcoming that you think about hiring an attorney or you may feel like restating your first sentence. Good Luck, Pat McCrary

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Answered on 10/30/02, 10:43 am
Brian Levy, Esq. Law Office of Brian Don Levy

Reply: Wifes' paralegal has taken my words out of context

You will need your own declaration.

Good luck to you!

Brian Levy, Esq.

Law Offices of Brian Don Levy

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Answered on 10/30/02, 11:28 am


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